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This resolution recognizes and commends Deaundra "Deedee" Metzger, an award-winning hairstylist and department head in television and film whose work has brought honor to the State of Georgia. It highlights her recent NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Hairstyling for her work on "Reasonable Doubt," noting it was her second nomination, having previously been recognized for the film "Till." The resolution also acknowledges her inclusion in Variety's "10 Artisans to Watch" in 2022, her leadership in overseeing professional hair teams, and her co-founding of the Leading Beauty Industry (LBI) Awards, which aims to support beauty professionals through mentorship and education. Furthermore, it commends her community service as executive director of Banneker Class of 1989, Inc., a nonprofit providing mentorship and scholarships for students of Benjamin E. Banneker High School. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of this commendation to Ms. Metzger, celebrating her inspiring impact on both the entertainment industry and her community.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74607